Clause 852.237-73, Crime Control Act – Requirement for Background Checks

As a result of VAAR Final Rule RIN 2900-AQ20, posted to the Federal Register (84FR46448) on September 4, 2019, this is a request from VA to OMB for approval of a new Information Collection (IC). When VAAR Proposed Rule RIN 2900-AQ20, posted to the Federal Register on September 7, 2018 (citation 83 FR 45374,) VA submitted this request to OMB to request a tentative OMB Control Number. On March 1, 2019, OMB assigned 2900-0863 as a tentative OMB Control Number. New VAAR clause 852.237–73 requires contractors to perform background checks on behalf of DVA to assure the safety of children under the age of 18 that are recipients of services under a DVA program.

The latest form for Clause 852.237-73, Crime Control Act – Requirement for Background Checks expires 2022-11-30 and can be found here.